Kasabian : EmpireThe second studio album by the British rock band, originally released in August 2007. Empire was the first full Kasabian album to feature drummer Ian Matthews, who was recruited in 2005. Lead songwriter and guitarist Christopher Karloff left the band in early 2006, during recording of the album, having contributed the music for three tracks. Features the singles 'Empire', 'Shoot the Runner' and 'Me Plus One'. Track Listing: 1. Empire Kasabian (3. 53)

Mamadou Boutiquier - Ali Farka Toure/Toumani Diabate (5

I Keep Calling - James Blake

previously having lent her sound to some of the decades most avant-pop artists

cinematic detail that manages to locate the profound within the mundane

the album digresses from the progressive themes on the group's first two albums

On Hold - Fenne Lily

What She Said - The Smiths

Santana) - FKJ

Martha My Dear - The Beatles (2

The Tempter - Trouble

re Going (3:30)

an album that shimmered with innovation